U.S. AEL MRI Compatibility Testing

MRI Compatibility Testing for Passive Implantable Medical Devices (PIMDs)

Typical products: vascular implants, non-vascular implants, orthopedic implants, etc.

• Magnetically induced displacement force - ASTM F2052
• Image artifact - ASTM F2119
• Radiofrequency-induced heating - ASTM F2182
• Magnetically induced torque - ASTM F2213

MRI Compatibility Testing for Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMDs)

Typical products: pacemakers, neurostimulators, infusion pumps, pressure sensors, etc.

• Magnetically induced vibration, unintended stimulation, and device malfunction
• ISO TS 10974

MRI Compatibility Testing for Partially Implanted Medical Devices (PIPOs)

Typical products: external orthopedic fixators, catheters, blood glucose monitors, etc.

No generally accepted standard is currently available. Expertise in MRI compatibility, access to the world's leading experts, and close relationships with the FDA ensure that customers receive the world's most professional, authoritative, and cost-effective solutions.

MRI Compatibility Testing for Medical Devices Attached to Patients (MDAPs)

Typical products: EEG electrodes, ECG electrodes, etc.

No generally accepted standard is currently available. Expertise in MRI compatibility, access to the world's leading experts, and close relationships with the FDA ensure that customers receive the world's most professional, authoritative, and cost-effective solutions.